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Dairy Industry Act (S.N.S., 2000, c. 24).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Nova Scotia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000 (2004)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act respecting the regulation of the dairy industry.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Milk/dairy products Food quality control/food safety Institution Internal trade Packaging/labelling Inspection Non-governmental entity
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The purpose of the present Act is to provide a structure to regulate the dairy industry in the Province so that a) subject to the supervisory jurisdiction of the Natural Products Marketing Council, the production, transportation and sale of raw milk will be regulated by producers; b) the processing of raw milk and the pricing, packaging, distribution and sale of dairy products be regulated by the above mentioned Council; and c) subject to the approval of the Minister, all national and inter-provincial agreements regarding total provincial production quota and out-of-Province sales be negotiated and regulated by the same Council. Furthermore, the Act deals with, amongst others, the supervision and management by the Minister, continuation of Milk Producers Association, federal statutes and agreements, requirement for licence, powers of Council, transfer or sale of quotas, producers, distributors and processors, inspectors, power to seize, etc. The text consists of 31 articles.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ns.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Advisory Committee Regulations (N.S. Reg. 65/2001).

Legislation | Canada | 2001 (2002)

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Institution, Internal trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Milk Classes and Categories Regulations (N.S. Reg. 3/2006).

Legislation | Canada | 2006 (2017)

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Classification/declassification, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Abnormal Freezing Point Standard for Cow's Milk Regulations (N.S. Reg. 59/2012).

Legislation | Canada | 2012

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Schedule 2 - Milk Production Regulations (N.S. Reg. 117/94).

Legislation | Canada | 1994 (2012)

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards, Internal trade, Classification/declassification, Enforcement/compliance, Cattle, Slaughtering

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Milk Producer Licensing Regulations (N.S. Reg. 204/2003).

Legislation | Canada | 2003 (2012)

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Interprovincial Milk Quota Regulations (N.S. Reg. 4/2003).

Legislation | Canada | 2003

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Institution, Internal trade, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Delegation of Powers to Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia Regulations (N.S. Reg. 136/2001).

Legislation | Canada | 2001

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia By-laws (N.S. Reg. 366/2007).

Legislation | Canada | 2007 (2011)

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Milk Utilization Audit Committee Regulations (N.S. Reg. 254/2009).

Legislation | Canada | 2009

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Institution, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Classification/declassification, Standards, Processing/handling, Enforcement/compliance, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Processor Licensing Regulations (N.S. Reg. 111/2010).

Legislation | Canada | 2010

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Processing/handling, Authorization/permit, Standards, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Milk House Water Quality Regulations (N.S. Reg. 166/2006).

Legislation | Canada | 2006 (2007)

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Dairy Protein Content Regulations (N.S. Reg. 3/2003).

Legislation | Canada | 2001

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Schedule 8 - Regulations for Specified Areas (N.S. Reg. 205/89).

Legislation | Canada | 1989 (2010)

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Internal trade, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Schedule 5 - Milk Transportation Regulations (N.S. Reg. 202/89).

Legislation | Canada | 1989 (2015)

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Transport/storage, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Schedule 4 - Manufactured Dairy Products Regulations (N.S. Reg. 201/89).

Legislation | Canada | 1989 (1999)

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Processing/handling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Enforcement/compliance, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Transfer of Information to Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia Regulations (N.S. Reg. 62/2001).

Legislation | Canada | 2001

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Data collection/reporting, Institution, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Schedule 1 - General Regulations (N.S. Reg. 198/89).

Legislation | Canada | 1989 (2015)

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Schedule 3 - Grading, Packaging and Sale of Dairy Products Regulations (N.S. Reg. 200/89).

Legislation | Canada | 1989

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Packaging/labelling, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards, Food additives, Classification/declassification, Internal trade, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Goat Milk Production (Schedule 12) (N.S. Reg. 122/94).

Legislation | Canada | 1994

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Sheep/goats, Standards, Processing/handling, Enforcement/compliance, Animal health, Animal welfare, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Bulk Haulage Regulations (N.S. Reg. 23/2003).

Legislation | Canada | 2002 (2017)

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX